RadioBanter - View Single Post - If something like 'Spectrum' were to return...

Stan · August 22nd 06, 12:21 AM posted to rec.radio.shortwave

On 21 Aug 2006 14:52:25 -0700, wrote:

Stan wrote:
...what would you want it to be? We've been asked about it and are giving
it some thought.

There's so much technical stuff on the mainstream media anymore that the
'Spectrum' concept of 10+ years ago is moot. If we decided to do a
'Spectrum'-like prgoram again, what would you want to hear?
if you want answer you might provide more info on what you are tlaking
about

just a suggestion
Stan

Sure. Once upon a time (1993-2004ish) there was a program on WWCR called
'Spectrum', subtitled 'The World's Communications and Technology Magazine
Program.' Each week the program would start with some news and features
such as news about the broadcast radio industry such as format and call
sign changes, some computer features, a hamfest calendar, etc. Then there
was a period of general BS by the hosts to add a dash of personality. The
crux of the show was originally an interview segment with the guest of the
week talking about a variety of radio / technology topics. We talked about
everything from tube manufacture, FCC enforccement, satellites, and LPFM to
code / no-code debates, flying cars and time travel. We'd take phone calls
and folks could ask the guests questions. Sometimes we would have a Q&A
where listeners would ask questions and the hosts and other callers would
provide answers. In this regard we have been compared to 'Car Talk' for
technology.

There may be a few former listeners in the group who can share their
experiences, but that's the genreal idea.

As time went on, and more and more technology information came along on the
web and "regular" news channels. the show became less focused partly due to
a lack of staff. We were all volunteers and we all had "real" lives. As
much as CR wanted the show to stay on the air, we just couldn't keep it
going.

Looking at it with a fresh eye, we're wondering if we couldn't bring it
back in some form. Hope that helps.

Stan